Off-Label: Combating the Dangerous Overprescription
... Although part of this surge in Adderall prescriptions is attributable to an increase in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD,31 it can also be explained in large part by the increasing prevalence of off-label prescription. One study of prescriptions issued to teenagers over a six year period f ...
... Although part of this surge in Adderall prescriptions is attributable to an increase in the number of children diagnosed with ADHD,31 it can also be explained in large part by the increasing prevalence of off-label prescription. One study of prescriptions issued to teenagers over a six year period f ...
Part 9: Acute Coronary Syndromes 2015 American Heart
... percentile of values with a coefficient of variation of less than 10%.30 More than 8 million patients are evaluated for potential ischemic chest pain in US EDs each year, with troponin measurement serving as one of the crucial diagnostic tests.31 Because of this vast number of patients with potentia ...
... percentile of values with a coefficient of variation of less than 10%.30 More than 8 million patients are evaluated for potential ischemic chest pain in US EDs each year, with troponin measurement serving as one of the crucial diagnostic tests.31 Because of this vast number of patients with potentia ...
Articaine: Efficacy and Paresthesia in Dental Local Anesthesia
... performance of available local anesthetics for regional infiltration and nerve block. Early publications by Haas et al. stated that articaine had a lack of differential effect (n=20) when compared to prilocaine (Citanest®, Astra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.).17 However, in a recent randomized crossover dou ...
... performance of available local anesthetics for regional infiltration and nerve block. Early publications by Haas et al. stated that articaine had a lack of differential effect (n=20) when compared to prilocaine (Citanest®, Astra Pharmaceuticals, Inc.).17 However, in a recent randomized crossover dou ...
Predicting outcomes and drug resistance with standardised treatment of active tuberculosis O. Oxlade*
... taken from results of two recent systematic reviews and metaanalyses of randomised trials [4, 6]. Model predicted outcomes included deaths, the numbers who relapsed or failed initial therapy, began retreatment then failed or relapsed, and the proportion with drug resistance among failures or relapse ...
... taken from results of two recent systematic reviews and metaanalyses of randomised trials [4, 6]. Model predicted outcomes included deaths, the numbers who relapsed or failed initial therapy, began retreatment then failed or relapsed, and the proportion with drug resistance among failures or relapse ...
... ABSTRACT: It has previously been demonstrated that topical nasal treatment with glucocorticosteroids has significant effects on the bronchial airways. Less is known about effects on nasal disease by topical bronchial treatment with these drugs. The present study examined effects on nasal allergic di ...
Comparison of automated red cell exchange transfusion and simple
... automated red cell exchange transfusion (RCE) are used in the treatment of children with ACS, particularly for patients with refractory hypoxia, multi-lobar involvement, failure to improve after ST, and need for mechanical ventilation, the appropriate indications for the use RCE in children with ACS ...
... automated red cell exchange transfusion (RCE) are used in the treatment of children with ACS, particularly for patients with refractory hypoxia, multi-lobar involvement, failure to improve after ST, and need for mechanical ventilation, the appropriate indications for the use RCE in children with ACS ...
Investigating the prevalence and causes of prescribing errors in
... 4.9 Assessing the severity of the prescribing errors ................................................... 29 4.10 Quantitative data analysis .................................................................................. 30 Chapter 5: Methods used to explore the causes of error and associated defe ...
... 4.9 Assessing the severity of the prescribing errors ................................................... 29 4.10 Quantitative data analysis .................................................................................. 30 Chapter 5: Methods used to explore the causes of error and associated defe ...
Sleep disordered breathing in patients receiving therapy with buprenorphine/ naloxone
... retail distribution of buprenorphine in the USA (2002–2008) has increased from 107 to 800 317 g (,7000fold) [10]. An important underlying factor driving the increasing prescription rate for this drug is the perceived wider safety profile regarding respiratory suppression compared to other full m-ago ...
... retail distribution of buprenorphine in the USA (2002–2008) has increased from 107 to 800 317 g (,7000fold) [10]. An important underlying factor driving the increasing prescription rate for this drug is the perceived wider safety profile regarding respiratory suppression compared to other full m-ago ...
Full Text
... 90%. For polyps ≤ 5 mm, MDCT colonography displayed 88% sensitivity and 100% specificity with a positive predictive value of 100% positive and a negative predictive value of 95%. The statistical evaluation of MDCT colonography results according to the size of polypoid lesions and Kappa coefficient o ...
... 90%. For polyps ≤ 5 mm, MDCT colonography displayed 88% sensitivity and 100% specificity with a positive predictive value of 100% positive and a negative predictive value of 95%. The statistical evaluation of MDCT colonography results according to the size of polypoid lesions and Kappa coefficient o ...
Rapid Response Team - Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement
... is focused on sustaining awareness and is best rolled out over an extended period of time. Sharing success stories, reviewing lessons learned and using simulation and drills can accomplish maintaining the momentum of the team. 4. Establish a process for ongoing training, education, measurement and ...
... is focused on sustaining awareness and is best rolled out over an extended period of time. Sharing success stories, reviewing lessons learned and using simulation and drills can accomplish maintaining the momentum of the team. 4. Establish a process for ongoing training, education, measurement and ...
desmopressin acetate tablets
... conditions of extremely hot weather, vigorous exercise or other conditions associated with increased water intake. Geriatric Use Clinical studies of desmopressin acetate tablets did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger ...
... conditions of extremely hot weather, vigorous exercise or other conditions associated with increased water intake. Geriatric Use Clinical studies of desmopressin acetate tablets did not include sufficient numbers of subjects aged 65 and over to determine whether they respond differently from younger ...
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF
... Give naloxone if coma or respiratory depression is present. Naloxone is a competitive antagonist and has a short half-life so large and repeated doses may be required in a serious poisoned patient. Observe for at least four hours after ingestion, or eight hours if a sustained release preparation has ...
... Give naloxone if coma or respiratory depression is present. Naloxone is a competitive antagonist and has a short half-life so large and repeated doses may be required in a serious poisoned patient. Observe for at least four hours after ingestion, or eight hours if a sustained release preparation has ...
Guideline Statements for the Natural Rubber Latex Protein Allergic
... Operating rooms with high laminar air flow exchange rates have the same latex aeroallergen levels as ones with the conventional air exchange rates.4 C. ORs that were not used for 48 hours or more contain undetectable amounts of aeroallergens.4 Guideline II All natural rubber latex containing supplie ...
... Operating rooms with high laminar air flow exchange rates have the same latex aeroallergen levels as ones with the conventional air exchange rates.4 C. ORs that were not used for 48 hours or more contain undetectable amounts of aeroallergens.4 Guideline II All natural rubber latex containing supplie ...
Canadian Disclosure Guidelines - Canadian Patient Safety Institute
... can – in fact need – to provide their perspective so that the healthcare community will better understand harm from patient safety incidents and its effect on patients and families. This is particularly true in the disclosure process. The insight of the patients and families who have experienced har ...
... can – in fact need – to provide their perspective so that the healthcare community will better understand harm from patient safety incidents and its effect on patients and families. This is particularly true in the disclosure process. The insight of the patients and families who have experienced har ...
Annex 1
... have been used as the main evidence source. A small number of individual papers are also quoted. In some areas, more extensive information is provided. It has been difficult to achieve a balance of providing helpful information without providing a textbook of medicine or replicating guidelines. The ...
... have been used as the main evidence source. A small number of individual papers are also quoted. In some areas, more extensive information is provided. It has been difficult to achieve a balance of providing helpful information without providing a textbook of medicine or replicating guidelines. The ...
Cormax Cream PI.qxp
... two-week course of treatment. INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) is indicated for short-term treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond two consecutive weeks is not recommended ...
... two-week course of treatment. INDICATIONS AND USAGE: Cormax Cream (Clobetasol Propionate Cream, USP) is indicated for short-term treatment of inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of moderate to severe corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Treatment beyond two consecutive weeks is not recommended ...
Formulary 2016 - South West London and St George`s Mental
... additional information pertinent to the safe & effective use of the medicine Medicines in the same order as the British National Formulary (BNF), with headings Only psychotropic medicines (see local Hospital Formularies for medicines for physical complaints). Nicotine replacement treatments ...
... additional information pertinent to the safe & effective use of the medicine Medicines in the same order as the British National Formulary (BNF), with headings Only psychotropic medicines (see local Hospital Formularies for medicines for physical complaints). Nicotine replacement treatments ...
CMS Hospital Discharge Planning Guidance Memo
... Hospital discharge planning is a process that involves determining the appropriate post-hospital discharge destination for a patient; identifying what the patient requires for a smooth and safe transition from the hospital to his/her discharge destination; and beginning the process of meeting the pa ...
... Hospital discharge planning is a process that involves determining the appropriate post-hospital discharge destination for a patient; identifying what the patient requires for a smooth and safe transition from the hospital to his/her discharge destination; and beginning the process of meeting the pa ...
Directly Observed Therapy (DOT) Manual for Tuberculosis Programs
... Directly Observed Therapy is the World Health Organization (WHO) standard for treatment of Tuberculosis disease; the TB Services for Aboriginal Communities (TBSAC) program at the BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) has adopted it as the standard for delivery of all TB medications whether they are ...
... Directly Observed Therapy is the World Health Organization (WHO) standard for treatment of Tuberculosis disease; the TB Services for Aboriginal Communities (TBSAC) program at the BC Center for Disease Control (BCCDC) has adopted it as the standard for delivery of all TB medications whether they are ...
(PSD) July 2016 PBAC Meeting
... beyond progression if they were assessed as still deriving clinical benefit and tolerating treatment. The submission claimed that progression based on discontinuation of treatment would be more clinically representative for the patients continuing treatment beyond progression. The submission therefo ...
... beyond progression if they were assessed as still deriving clinical benefit and tolerating treatment. The submission claimed that progression based on discontinuation of treatment would be more clinically representative for the patients continuing treatment beyond progression. The submission therefo ...
Case History - Children`s Hospital of Michigan
... medulla oblongata. DXM is, however, what one might call a ‘dirty drug’ and possesses a number of additional unique properties. DXM inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and may cause a serotonin syndrome, especially when used concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO-I). DXM and dextrorphan h ...
... medulla oblongata. DXM is, however, what one might call a ‘dirty drug’ and possesses a number of additional unique properties. DXM inhibits the reuptake of serotonin and may cause a serotonin syndrome, especially when used concurrently with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO-I). DXM and dextrorphan h ...
Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Uterine Fibroids
... women undergoing UAE (n = 102) and hysterectomy (n = 50) for symptomatic fibroids [5]. The mean uterine volume was 1.8 times greater for patients undergoing UAE. There was significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life scores in both groups. Overall morbidity occurred more frequently in wom ...
... women undergoing UAE (n = 102) and hysterectomy (n = 50) for symptomatic fibroids [5]. The mean uterine volume was 1.8 times greater for patients undergoing UAE. There was significant improvement in symptoms and quality of life scores in both groups. Overall morbidity occurred more frequently in wom ...
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... party for the week-end. After a couple of beers, they started challenging each other with doing something crazy. They ended up with a plan. The plan was to break in the pharmacy of a nursing home, steal many boxes of medication, than to go in the nursing home garage and each use different ones. They ...
... party for the week-end. After a couple of beers, they started challenging each other with doing something crazy. They ended up with a plan. The plan was to break in the pharmacy of a nursing home, steal many boxes of medication, than to go in the nursing home garage and each use different ones. They ...